Hua Lu, University of Maryland, Baltimore County and Linda Wiratan, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Precisely calibrated timekeepers are found in organisms from all domains of life. Biologists are studying how they influence plant/pathogen interactions – what they learn could lead to human medicines.

There may be a very good reason for not wanting to get up in the morning when it’s still dark.
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New research suggests our gut microbes have their own circadian rhythms that in turn influence our organ functions. Is this an explanation for how disrupting our daily patterns can cause health problems?